Darshan Devaiah B P works as Senior Sub Editor for The Indian Express Online (indianexpress.com) from Bengaluru. He reports on urban issues and has experience using Right to Information (RTI) as a reporting tool.

April 20, 2021 15:20 IST
Last month, Karnataka Tourism Minister CP Yogeeshwara had said that heli-tourism in the state will be developed starting from Mysuru soon, along with other regions in the state, including Bengaluru, Belagavi and Kalaburagi.
Wed, Apr 21, 2021
April 19, 2021 21:40 IST
Many street vendors said their business is down since March and if the government brings more curbs, it would only add to their miseries.
Tue, Apr 20, 2021
April 16, 2021 15:01 IST
Yediyurappa had taken the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine last month and his second dose was due in a few days.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
April 15, 2021 22:29 IST
Karnataka is among the top mango growers in India, cultivating the crop on 1.68 lakh hectares in 16 districts.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
April 14, 2021 10:52 IST
Why are the southern states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh engaged in a tussle over the birth place of Hanuman?
Thu, Apr 15, 2021
April 13, 2021 19:47 IST
On Monday, Yediyurappa had said the state government could impose a lockdown if the necessity arises.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021
April 12, 2021 13:43 IST
According to BBMP officials, the Government-run hospitals such as Victoria Hospital and Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospitals were full by Sunday morning.
Tue, Apr 13, 2021
April 06, 2021 21:22 IST
The total number of infections has reached 10.26 lakh and the death toll to 12,696, according to the Karnataka health department. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, 3,487 patients got discharged after recovery.
Wed, Apr 07, 2021
April 06, 2021 20:34 IST
As per BBMP officials, the RWAs across the city will sync with BBMP administrations to help the civic body increase Covid-19 vaccination coverage.
Wed, Apr 07, 2021
April 05, 2021 20:40 IST
Recently, the Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had found the compliance of Covid-19 protocols at the country’s airports to be “not satisfactory”, and consequently asked all airport operators to step up surveillance while exploring the possibility of imposing spot fines on violators.
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
April 05, 2021 16:48 IST
After a surge in Covid-19 cases since the beginning of March in Karnataka, the state government has made it mandatory to produce negative RT-PCR reports for those entering the state from neighbouring Kerala.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
March 15, 2021 22:37 IST
A case has been registered against Hithesha Chandranee under sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 355 (assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation), 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
March 15, 2021 20:34 IST
Farmers and various organisations in South Kodagu held a protest march to the District Commissioner’s office as it has been 24 days since the tiger attacked and killed three people.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
March 15, 2021 15:55 IST
The statement from the unidentified woman came hours after former Karnataka minister Ramesh Jarkiholi lodged a complaint in Bengaluru police station on Saturday, accusing unidentified persons of extortion, forgery and criminal conspiracy.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
March 13, 2021 21:41 IST
In a four-page statement, Disha Ravi said that her grandparents, who are farmers, indirectly inspired her climate activism. She also explained in detail why she has been supporting climate activism and backing the farmers' protest.
Sat, Mar 13, 2021
March 12, 2021 18:00 IST
The new facility will enable Bengaluru Airport to process 150,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) annually, taking the Airport’s overall annual cargo capacity to 720,000 MT, from the existing 570,000 MT.
Fri, Mar 12, 2021
March 11, 2021 18:06 IST
Meanwhile, a bulletin issued by the state health department stated that four more cases of the UK strain have been reported, taking the total to 29 so far.
Fri, Mar 12, 2021
March 10, 2021 16:43 IST
When KG Bopaiah talked about ‘killing and marrying the tiger’, he was referring to ‘Nari Mangala’, a tradition of the Kodava community from the Kodagu region.
Thu, Mar 11, 2021
March 09, 2021 16:13 IST
Ola's mega factory in Tamil Nadu: How big is it? When will it be set up? What will be manufactured here? How many jobs will it create? All your questions answered.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
March 09, 2021 13:15 IST
The searches are underway in Chikkaballapura, Belagavi, Mysuru, Yadgiri, Bengaluru and Devengere districts.
Wed, Mar 10, 2021
March 09, 2021 12:02 IST
“I have information that the girl involved in the CD has given Rs 5 crore and two flats in foreign countries. This is to tarnish my image and political career,” Ramesh Jarkiholi said.
Wed, Mar 10, 2021
March 08, 2021 19:15 IST
Chief minister BS Yediyurappa announced a grant of Rs 850 crore for the Bengaluru suburban rail project.
Tue, Mar 09, 2021
March 08, 2021 18:43 IST
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Yediyurappa said a proposal has been made to provide six-months of child-care leave to women employees of the state government.
Tue, Mar 09, 2021
March 08, 2021 08:12 IST
Karnataka Budget 2021-22 March 8 Highlights: The Chief Minister, who holds the finance portfolio, had already indicated that the effect of COVID-19 would be visible on the budget.
Tue, Mar 09, 2021
March 05, 2021 21:23 IST
In 1973, R D Kittur resigned as minister of state for home from the Devaraj Ur's Cabinet, after he was accused of housing a woman who was missing. This is said to be the first case of resignation by a minister following such charges of “impropriety”.
Fri, Mar 05, 2021

